In addition to storytelling and holiday book reading in the Pickerington-Violet Historical Society Museum, 15 E. Columbus St., Pickerington's dignitaries will assemble at 7:30 p.m. across the street in Gazebo Park for the city's customary tree-lighting ceremony.

The PCMA Food Pantry will kick-off its annual Plaza of Lights campaign next to the Carnegie Building whereupon strands of holiday lights will be lighted in exchange for donations to the pantry.

Jennings said perhaps the best thing about Olde Village Holiday is that it is a free event, courtesy of the OPVBA and its partner, the Pickerington Parks and Recreation Department.

She said the OPBVA certainly benefits by drawing folks to see firsthand Olde Pickerington Village's unique charm.

"Anytime you get people to come to Olde Pickerington Village to get a sense of its charm, it is an opening for them to start using downtown more," Jennings said.

"It's such a neat event. It brings the community together and helps us showcase the area," she added.